Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) look to stay alive in this tournament as they travel to picturesque Dharamsala to take on Punjab Kings (PBKS), who stand a strong chance to qualify for the playoffs. The Shreyas Iyer-led side is behind a win over CSK away, while LSG has lost two on the bounce.
Who will trump the other and stake a strong claim for the top 4 spot? We will find out at the HPCA Stadium. As always, we’ve got you covered with our expert fantasy tips, match details, team lineups, and in-depth predictions for this 54th game between PBKS and LSG.
Match Details
- Date: May 4, 2025
- Time: 7.30 PM
- Venue: HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
- Teams: Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Head-to-Head: PBKS vs LSG
- Matches Played: 5
- Lucknow Super Giants won: 3
- Punjab Kings won: 2
- Key Statistical Insights:
- Average first-innings score at venue: 183.77 (13 matches)
- This is the first time LSG will play at this venue
- In their 13 games here, PBKS have won 5 matches and have lost 4 of their last
- Chasing team win percentage: 38.46% (5 matches)
- Predicted Winner: Punjab Kings (55% probability)
- Match Result: PBKS won the reverse fixture (Game 13 of IPL 2025) held at Lucknow by 8 wickets
Pitch and Weather Report
HPCA Stadium characteristics
- Pitch Characteristics:
- First time a game is being held at this venue in the IPL 2025 season
- This has been a high-scoring ground historically
- Both pacers and spinners have got assistance at Dharamsala
- Potential for another score above 180
- Weather Conditions:
- Temperature: 17-18°C
- Humidity: 77%
- Evening match with cold conditions, with some chance of rain
- Minimal wind interference
Playing XI Probables & Impact Subs: PBKS vs LSG (IPL 2025)
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Probable XI
- Prabhsimran Singh (WK)
- Priyansh Arya
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Suryansh Shedge
- Josh Inglis
- Shashank Singh
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Harpreet Brar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Marco Jansen
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Team Strategy: Shreyas Iyer finally scored big runs that were expected out of the,m and PBKS would be happy with the performances of their openers & bowlers, especially Yuzuvendra Chahal
Team News: With Glenn Maxwell out with injury, PBKS are likely to continue with the same combination or replace Shedge with Marcus Stoinis
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Probable XI
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (C&WK)
- David Miller
- Ayush Badoni
- Abdul Samad
- Shardul Thakur
- Avesh Khan
- Digvesh Singh
- Prince Yadav
- Ravi Bishnoi
Team Strategy: Rishabh Pant has failed to perform as a batter throughout the tournament, and Pooran’s returns in the last few games have dwindled. This has dented LSG massively, with their bowlers adding to the woes
They will likely have the same XI and might change the Impact Sub based on the requirement.
Dream11 Fantasy Insights
Top Captain Choices
- Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)
- Scored 346 runs in 10 innings at a SR of 165.5 with 3 half-centuries
- Has made a half-century against LSG (69 from 34) in the reverse fixture
- Potential Points: 80-100
- Nicholas Pooran (PBKS)
- Would like to play on this surface where the ball comes onto the bat and the short boundaries
- 404 runs this season with 4 half-centuries at an SR of 203.02
- Potential Points: 80-100
- Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
- 360 runs in 10 innings at an average of 51.43 with 4 half-centuries
- Against LSG, Shreyas has scored 169 in 5 innings with 2 half-centuries
- Potential Points: 80-100
Key match-ups that should impact the fantasy picks
- Nicholas Pooran vs Yuzvendra Chahal
- Shreyas Iyer vs LSG spinners
- PBKS openers in the powerplay
Fantasy Tips for RR vs GT (IPL 2025)
- We could see a score of over 200
- There are a lot of stroke makers in both teams, pick them wisely
- Captaincy candidate can be picked on the form and their past records
- Keep an eye out for last-minute team changes.
Our Winning Dream11 Team
Dream11 Team Building Strategy
- 3-4 Batters
- 2-2 Wicket-Keepers
- 2-3 All-Rounders
- 3-4 Bowlers
Team Composition: PBKS 6 – LSG 5
- Wicket-Keepers: Prabhsimran Singh, Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran
- Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Mitchell Marsh
- All-rounder: Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan
Match Outcome Predictions
- Predicted Score: 200+ runs
- Toss Factor: Batting first has won most times here
- Winning Probability:
- Punjab Kings: 55%
- Lucknow Super Giants: 45%
Disclaimer: Fantasy predictions are speculative. Actual performance may vary.
